Going to church

New Zealand's most photographed church is the little stone Church of the Good Shepherd on the banks of Lake Tekapo. I was a little disappointed as I was hoping to see it surrounded by flowering lupins. (I had seen photos) And I thought it would be romantically remote and lonely and peaceful. (There is a sizable town and tourists by the bus load!)

This photo was taken from the row of shops and restaurants where we had lunch.

 It would be hard to concentrate on the sermon with this view behind the altar and the priest. It would be hard to create a more beautiful window in stained glass - amazing view.